Cleaning your boat covers and clears

The recent red dust storms which hit Sydney have many boat owners worried about the cleaning of their boat covers. Quality Covers recommends that you ask your boat detailer or local boat chandler about what products they would recommend for cleaning your boat covers and clears. Often you will be advised that a biodegradable general purpose cleaner can be used on boat covers provided that the cleaner is considerably diluted with fresh water. Whatever you use please ensure that you dry your boat covers thoroughly to avoid mildew. The Sunbrella website gives detailed information about the cleaning of boat covers made from its popular fabric range: www.sunbrella.com

Proper maintenance of your clears is essential or they will quickly lose their clarity. Clear PVC is soft and easily marked. Therefore make sure that any cleaning solution you use on your clears is non-abrasive and does not contain any bleach or phosphates. Rinsing is also important. You will find comprehensive instructions for the care and maintenance of clears on the Strataglass website: www.strataglass.com